Talus
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... And she's picky.
Currently she's got a '98 Honda Prelude which is becoming more trouble then it's worth. While she loves the car dearly it's becoming more of a pain than it's worth. The transmission and clutch are having issues and the thing is averaging 21mpg with roughly 50/50 city/hwy miles (of 91 octane no less) and is burning through a bottle of oil every 3 weeks or so. Not to mention the fact that she has to exit most slanted driveways or go over large bumps at an angle...
So she's got up to $10,000 to spend on a new car (Although she'd prefer $8k or less)
Her requirements:
Manual Transmission
Reasonably sporty/quick
2 Doors
Reliable
Better on gas than the Prelude
It'd be nice if it were somewhat safe. People have a habit of crashing into her, as I've mentioned in the stupid drivers thread....
So far her list contains two cars... Two...
99-00 Civic SI
03-05 Civic SiR Hatch
Both are proving difficult to find. They've either got very high km, have been in major accidents or have been modded by a local shop who prefers cash under the table and no service records.
Anyway, I'm at an absolute loss as to what else to suggest to her. So advice would be appreciated.
Currently she's got a '98 Honda Prelude which is becoming more trouble then it's worth. While she loves the car dearly it's becoming more of a pain than it's worth. The transmission and clutch are having issues and the thing is averaging 21mpg with roughly 50/50 city/hwy miles (of 91 octane no less) and is burning through a bottle of oil every 3 weeks or so. Not to mention the fact that she has to exit most slanted driveways or go over large bumps at an angle...
So she's got up to $10,000 to spend on a new car (Although she'd prefer $8k or less)
Her requirements:
Manual Transmission
Reasonably sporty/quick
2 Doors
Reliable
Better on gas than the Prelude
It'd be nice if it were somewhat safe. People have a habit of crashing into her, as I've mentioned in the stupid drivers thread....
So far her list contains two cars... Two...
99-00 Civic SI
03-05 Civic SiR Hatch
Both are proving difficult to find. They've either got very high km, have been in major accidents or have been modded by a local shop who prefers cash under the table and no service records.
Anyway, I'm at an absolute loss as to what else to suggest to her. So advice would be appreciated.